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City Of Chicago Info: Managing Your Health

People of all ages can get sick with COVID-19 and it’s important for everyone to take preventative measures. However, older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes are at higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19 illness and need to take extra […]

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Chicago Emergency Travel Order

On Thursday, July 2, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D., issued an Emergency Travel Order directing travelers entering or returning to Chicago from states experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. This includes both […]

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CHICAGO CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE CENTER

Last updated July 10, 2020 Updated as of 7/08/2020 On Thursday, July 2, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D., issued an Emergency Travel Order directing travelers entering or returning to Chicago from states experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time […]

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Mayor Lightfoot and DCASE Launch 5 Days of Virtual Events and Community Meals to Support Neighborhood Restaurants and Nonprofits

“Taste of Chicago To-Go” showcases 42 local restaurants and food trucks, 5 chefs, 7 music and dance artists, and the work of 21 community organizations CHICAGO, IL — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today launched an ambitious reimagining of the beloved summertime […]